wool — the soft curly hair that forms the coat of sheep and some other animals
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the soft curly hair that forms the coat of sheep and some other animals
Pronunciation (IPA): /wʊl/
Korean meaning: 양털, 모직물
Korean pronunciation: **울**
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's wool socks are so warm that my feet think they're on a tropical vacation.
- This wool sweater is 100% sheep-approved for maximum coziness.
- The wool industry plays an important role in the country's economy.
wool
NOUN//wʊl//
the soft curly hair that forms the coat of sheep and some other animals
Grandma knits a thick wool sweater by the fireplace on a snowy evening.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'wull'에서 유래되었으며, 게르만어족의 공통 조상어에서 나온 매우 오래된 단어입니다. 인류가 양을 기르기 시작한 수천 년 전부터 사용된 단어로, 문명과 함께 발전해온 기본 어휘입니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's wool socks are so warm that my feet think they're on a tropical vacation.”
“This wool sweater is 100% sheep-approved for maximum coziness.”
“The wool industry plays an important role in the country's economy.”
“She prefers natural wool over synthetic materials.”
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